The Seabourn Pursuit expedition ship was officially delivered to Seabourn during a maritime ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy, marking nearly...
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Dear Stray Nomad readers, I am writing to share some exciting news with you all. You may have noticed that I haven’t been active...
The Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet inaugurated its routes to Australia on April 13 with a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho...
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced a plan to improve connectivity for guests and crew at sea by deploying SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet on its ships....
Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board announced magical cruise vacations to Southeast Asia for the first time, revealed by Disney Parks, Experiences and...
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A wave of international travellers rushed into the United States Monday as the COVID-19 travel restriction ended, and citizens from dozens of nations started...
According to a new study from the University of Queensland, just 51% of Australians want to go abroad now that international borders have reopened. According...
Air New Zealand has announced it would adopt new guidelines for domestic flights across New Zealand from mid-December, with all passengers required to either...
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After a 593-day absence, the Qantas A380, named after one of the airline’s founders, landed at Sydney Airport just after 3 p.m. on Tuesday...
Mandatory Covid testing will add hundreds of dollars to the expense of a solo vacation overseas and thousands to the cost of a family...
It would be a mistake for airlines not to bring back the A380, argues Emirates CEO Sir Tim Clark in an interview with Airline...
After years of disappointment, long-haul airlines have finally found a reason to celebrate with the reopening US border to leisure travellers from most of...
For those who must travel during the pandemic, being prepared involves being aware of the possibility of contracting COVID-19 as well as other illnesses....
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According to Nitinai Sirisamatthakarn, general director of Airports of Thailand (AOT) Public Company, international airlines have returned up to 80% of their airport slots...
WA Premier Mark McGowan has set the lofty aim of 90 per cent immunisation in the people aged 12 and older before he will...
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Sydney Airport has agreed to accept a takeover deal from a consortium of investors for A$23.6 billion. If finalised, the transaction will be one...
One keen traveller evidently driven stir crazy by the pandemic purchased a staggering quantity of flights in just 24 hours, Qantas chief executive Alan...
Two private French investors founded the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi at the turn of the twentieth century. The hotel has withstood the test of...
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Today is the first day that Singapore’s ‘Vaccinated Travel Lane’ VTL program enables fully vaccinated Australians to re-enter the country without quarantine. Following the...
Australians are now able to obtain their proof of vaccination to travel internationally. The proof is available freely to Australians and Australian visa holders...
Considering the open borders in Australia and the U.S., many of you are likely considering a trip to New York in the near future,...
Australians were free to travel overseas without prior approval from the country’s federal government from last Monday (November 1, 2021). Sydney) and Melbourne will...
For the first time since the reopening of Australia’s international border, Qatar Airways will be offering special tickets and discounts for travel between February...
One of Australia’s leading epidemiologists has called for international arrivals to be tested for COVID-19 before leaving the airport. International borders are now open!...
Indonesia may soon join Singapore in Australia’s second two-way travel bubble, with President Joko Widodo proposing a “vaccinated travel lane” with Australia to boost...
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The US State Department announced that it has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation – a watershed moment in recognizing the...
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Norwegian will be the first cruise line to commence cruising in Philadelphia, with voyages to Bermuda, Canada, and New England beginning on 16 April...
Paul Gauguin Cruises (www.pgcruises.com), a leading name in luxury cruising, has announced the 2026 voyages for its unique Moana Explorer Program. Offered to younger...
Disney and Oriental Land Co., Ltd. (OLC) have unveiled plans to launch a Disney-branded cruise business in Japan. The venture, expected to set sail...
The expansion will cater to the growing demand for travel and strengthen bilateral exchanges between Japan and each country. Stockholm will be the first...
The agreement enables seamless connections to five key locations in Malaysia, including the idyllic island of Langkawi, the culturally and culinary-rich city of Penang,...
This move is part of the airline’s broader strategy to enhance every step of the customer journey, from booking to departure. The airline has...
The New Voyage Collection Features 173 sailings with 16 New Ports, 8 New Immersive Overnight Sailings and 4 Grand Voyages.
Holland America Line invites travellers to plan their warm-weather vacation for this northern winter with a new “Save on Sunshine”. The special promotion features...
Two new cocktails join this summer’s Gin & Tonic trend: The Jasmine and Rose G&T and Skinny Lemongrass and Ginger G&T.
Fresh off the success of the 2024 President’s Cruise, Celebrity Cruises has announced the destination and dates for next year’s elite sailing. For the...